The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (rtd) has said that the Trans-Kalabari Road project initiated by the Governor Siminalaiyi Fubara administration is strategically geared towards addressing the socio-economic difficulties experienced by riverine communities.
Ibas stated this during an inspection of the ongoing Trans-Kalabari Road project in Rumuolumeni Community, and the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters in Rumuokwurushi Community, all in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Monday.
He said it was imperative that the projects were completed, particularly the Trans-Kalabari Road, because it will contribute immensely to boosting the socio-economic status of the state and Nigeria as a whole.
The administrator stated: “We are also very much aware of the very difficult, challenging terrain around here, in terms of communication, and communicating between communities.
“This project, when completed I think, will boost the socio-economic life of the state and the nation as a whole.
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“We are hoping and imploring the contractors to make sure they keep to the timelines. I think the state government has been able to meet up with its own obligation in terms of making available resources for them. So we are counting on them to keep to the completion time.”
At the Civil Servants Quarters designated for permanent secretaries, Ibas pointed to some challenges experienced by civil servants who need comfortable housing facilities to enable them perform better at the workplace.
He said: “I have civil servants who have challenges with their accommodation. We have been out there to see how far the project is going, and I think I was also assured that the accommodation will be delivered on time, so that those who require them will be able to settle down to do their work.”
The administrator reiterated that he is steering the process of building a peaceful state and Rivers people will remain the greatest beneficiaries.
